EdgeStar CWD1550S Owner s Manual - Page 14

Connect Drain Hose

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Connect Drain Hose There are 3 setup options for connecting the drain hose. Please refer to the below options and determine which option is most suitable. Please consult with a certified plumber if you are unsure of how to proceed. Standpipe drain system - wall or floor (views A & B) - The standpipe drain requires a minimum diameter standpipe of 2" (50 mm). The minimum carry-away capacity can be no less than 17 gal. (64 L) per minute. The top of the standpipe must be at least 24" high and no higher than 39" from the bottom of the washer. Laundry tub drain system (view C) - The laundry tub needs a minimum 20 gal. (76 L) capacity. The top of the laundry tub must be at least 24" (610 mm) above the floor. IMPORTANT: Properly securing the drain hose will help eliminate leaks and the potential for water damage. Please consult with a certified plumber if you need assistance with this installation. Floor drain system (view D) - The floor drain setup requires that a siphon break be installed a minimum of 28" (710 mm) from the bottom of the washer. The siphon break kit along with any additional hoses must be purchased separately. 9

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Connect Drain Hose
There are 3 setup options for connecting the drain hose. Please refer to
the below options and determine which option is most suitable.
Please
consult with a certified plumber if you are unsure of how to proceed.
Standpipe drain system
- wall or floor (views A & B) - The standpipe drain
requires a minimum diameter standpipe of 2" (50 mm). The minimum
carry-away capacity can be no less than 17 gal. (64 L) per minute. The
top of the standpipe must be at least 24” high and no higher than 39”
from the bottom of the washer.
Laundry tub drain system
(view C) - The laundry tub needs a minimum 20
gal. (76 L) capacity. The top of the laundry tub must be at least
24”
(610
mm) above the floor.
Floor drain system
(view D) - The floor drain setup requires that a siphon
break be installed a minimum of 28" (710 mm) from the bottom of the
washer. The siphon break kit along with any additional hoses must be
purchased separately.
IMPORTANT
: Properly
securing the drain hose
will help eliminate leaks
and the potential for
water damage.
Please
consult with a certified
plumber if you need
assistance with this
installation.